Comments on: Top 40 Minnesota Twins: #27 Larry Hisle

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:59:41 +0000

I’ve had the great fortune of meeting Mr Hisle on a couple occasions and can say he is easily one of the most generous and kind people I’ve ever spoken to. I played in a fundraising softball game and he was there to help draw interest. He and I stood in the outfield together for about an hour during BP and he answered all 1000 questions I asked him. He spends his time now mentoring at risk kids in Milwaukee.

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 19:00:26 +0000

Aaron — come back and tell us about any FA sleepers that Twins might be considering! Other than Pavano, it seems like there’s a bunch of starting pitchers who might be worth an incentive-heavy one-year deal, such as Jeff Francis, Brad Penny, Kevin Millwood, Doug Davis, even Justin Duchscherer.
And with nobody seeming to bite on Rauch, maybe the Twins can bring him back? How would you compare him to some of the other relief arms still out there? (Fuentes, Balfour, Gregg, Durbin, Qualls.)
Finally, I’d love for the Twins to bring Thome back, but they really need a righty off the bench to DH or platoon with Kubel/Thome. What do you think of Manny, Vlad, Andruw? What about bringing back Joe Crede (who when healthy wasn’t terrible for the Twins) in case Valencia falls back in 2011?
(Final question: Gardy is gonna end up getting his beloved Punto back on the bench, right?)
thanks!

By: FaninAustralia

FaninAustralia — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:18:34 +0000

I’m a Brewer fan who remembers the signing and play of Hisle well. I’ve always said that he was that serendipitous element that turned the Brewers from perennial losers into winners and ultimately contenders.

By: The Twin

The Twin — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:23:46 +0000

Larry Hisle. He was quite the player for a few years.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 20:17:56 +0000

I remember yelling “Larry” at him with my other little buddies at the old Met. We were at the chain link fence under the stands in left field. He gave us a cool little wave. Class guy.

By: curt

curt — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:12:46 +0000

I remember TK’s stint very well. He hit line drives all over the place… right into fielders’ gloves. At the time, I didn’t feel his .181 average really reflected his ability but he never got another chance.

By: Xave

Xave — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 06:31:45 +0000

Too bad medicine wasn’t what it is today. At least he got his payday before the injury!